Volume 4 - Issue 6

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Welcome to this month's issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Please pass this along to your friends!

Table of Contents:

  1. Content from The Pet Arthritis Resource Center
  2. Aging Pets
  3. Pet Arthritis Message Boards


 

    1. What is arthritis in cats?
    Arthritis in cats is the progressive deterioration of joint (articular) cartilage. One or more joints can be afflicted with the condition. Another term commonly used to describe this condition is degenerative joint disease. When the term osteoarthritis is used, it usually refers to an extension of the changes into the bone underlying the cartilage layer.
    3. Arthritis in Dogs and Glucosamine Sulfate
    Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate supplements are fast becoming the most widely used supplements in dogs' diets. The reason is this: arthritis in dogs is one of the most common health problems seen by veterinarians. Quite unfortunately, dog owners and veterinarians rarely notice the early warning signs of arthritis in dogs because these animals have the character to ignore soreness and discomfort until the arthritic changes in the joints have progressed significantly. Recent widespread availability of nutraceuticals such as GLUCOSAMINE and CHONDROITIN SULFATE have proven to be significant contributors to easing the discomfort of arthritis in dogs. Plus these substances actually promote healing and tissue repair.

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Aging Pets

By J. R. Rogers


We spend a lot of time talking about arthritis in pets. It is an issue that strikes them at all ages. That is an unfortunate fact of life and one that we all have to deal with.

Diet and Obesity

In past articles, we have discussed the fact that obesity plays a big role in dealing with arthritic pets (just as it does for humans) As you know, diet plays a role. The question is "how can you best deal with this issue?"

Aging and Pet Foods

What you should be trying to do is feed your pets based on gaining a diet approach that deals with all health issues as your pet gets older. Of course, pets are prone to arthritis; obesity (a contributing factor); skin and coat problems; intestinal complications; and, an inability to fight off infections.

Diets for Senior Animals

As every pet food store and supermarket shelf spells out, there are pet foods made specifically for aging pets. So, when is it time to take your pet over to these foods?

Generally, it depends on the pet's size and age. This is based on the fact that smaller breeds live longer and tend not to experience some of the same issues as a larger breed; you can use guidelines like this.

If your pet weighs between twenty (20) and fifty (50) pounds, begin using a "senior diet" at about age seven (7). If they are between the fifty-one (51) and ninety (90) pound range, age six (6).

If your pet is over that last weight, you had best begin around age five (5).

Calories and Weight Gain

As your pet ages, they gain more weight even though eating less food. It is a hard fact of life. This happens because metabolism slows and in most cases, they become less active.

Be smart about this issue. It is especially difficult for pets with arthritis when they carry the extra burden of being overweight.

See you next time.

For information on arthritis in pets visit our site at http://www.arthritis-cats-dogs.com

For information on glucosamine and the leading products read The Guide to Glucosamine Products. Or you can learn more about glucosamine formula Syn-flex®, our recommended glucosamine product.


A feature to our Pet Arthritis Resource Center is the Pet Arthritis Message Board. You can post messages, ask questions, learn more, and meet friends. You can post messages in any of the following sections.

Dogs

Cats

Other Animals

Post your own message on The Pet Arthritis Message Board now!

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This concludes the September Issue of The Pet Arthritis Chronicle. Look for the next issue in your inbox on October 15th, 2006!

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